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and the pros and cons of each. 2.Participants will be able to discuss the importance of clearly outlining the scope of the request for proposals and hold vendors accountable. 3.Participants will be able to identify the value of the continuous quality improvements programs. Moderator: Steve Herrick , Ph.D., MSHA, Health Services Director, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia Speakers: Kristen Dauss , M.D., FAPA, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health Services, Indiana Department of Corrections, Indianapolis, Indiana; Steve Herrick , Ph.D., MSHA, Health Services Director, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia; Meagan Sok , MPH, Health Services Finance Supervisor, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia; Jennifer Urra , RN, Deputy Director, Holistic Services, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Columbus, Ohio B-2I Gender Non-Confirming Inter-Facility Transfers: Processes and Lessons Learned Room 254 Track: Staff Training The Massachusetts Department of Correction has developed processes to ensure the transfer of transgender/gender non-conforming individuals to the facility of their identified gender occurs after a thoughtful process. Following the community standard as well as

best correctional practices, the Department has initiated a stepwise process utilizing the recommendation from the contracted health care provider and a security review process. The session will discuss the recommendation, security review and preparation process including informational sessions for the residents and training for the staff. Given the complexities of the process, the Department will share the lessons learned as well as the imperatives of successful transitions. Learning Objectives: 1.Participants will have historical context and will know how to develop a policy that supports thoughtful and successful transfers. 2.Participants will be able to identify and assess potential transfers and to have successful strategies for the preparation of transfer for the resident and staff. 3.Have goals to perform a successful security review. Moderator: Mitzi Peterson , Deputy Commissioner of Clinical Services and Reentry, Department of Correction, Milford, Massachusetts Speakers: Jeffrey Fisher , Deputy Commissioner of Clinical Services, MA DOC, Milford, Massachusetts; Carol Mici , Commissioner, MA DOC, Milford, Massachusetts; Mitzi Peterson , Deputy Commissioner of Clinical Services and Reentry, Department of Correction, Milford, Massachusetts

Friday, Aug. 5 t 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

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